Dangote: N525 refinery shares can hit N10,000
"Investors who want to buy N50,000 worth, or some buying N100,000 worth, and so on, they are the ones who will be given priority allocations”
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Haske dumps APC, joins APM as Adamawa governorship candidate
Haske described his move to the APM as “a convergence of principle and purpose”, saying he would focus on accountable leadership, economic empowerment, youth inclusion and sustainable development if elected.
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2027: Morka tackles Kwankwaso over promise to take care of Atiku if he withdraws
Morka questioned the confidence of the opposition in negotiating over the presidency before Nigerians have decided who will occupy the office in 2027.
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Woman recovers N1.64m mistakenly sent to Pastor Jerry Eze’s church
A woman, Sandra Okpara, has recovered N1.64m that she mistakenly transferred to an account linked to Pastor Jerry Eze’s Streams of Joy International.
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BRICS nations call for ‘maximum restraint’ in Mid-East war
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
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Okpebholo redeploys commissioners
Governor Okpebhoko of Edo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he redeployed three commissioners from their initial ministries
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Suspected vehicle theft kingpin arrested in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen wine-coloured Toyota Camry along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
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IGP not opposed to citizens recording police officers – Media aide
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu is not opposed to citizens recording police officers while carrying out their duties in public.
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Meet 68-yr-old Nigerian grandfather who bagged first-class degree in UK
“Part of the inspiration was to empower people to empower themselves, and part of the motivation was to be a voice to the voiceless – that was my inner drive,” he said.
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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Countries eliminated, qualified for Round of 16
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has entered the knockout-stage race, with several teams already securing their places in the Round of 16.
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Chelsea face stern Hull test as Blues seek return to winning ways
Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they host Hull City at Stamford Bridge today with both sides making strong starts to the Premier League season.
Politics
2027: Morka tackles Kwankwaso over promise to take care of Atiku if he withdraws
Morka questioned the confidence of the opposition in negotiating over the presidency before Nigerians have decided who will occupy the office in 2027.
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Meet 68-yr-old Nigerian grandfather who bagged first-class degree in UK
“Part of the inspiration was to empower people to empower themselves, and part of the motivation was to be a voice to the voiceless – that was my inner drive,” he said.
Metro
Alarm in Lagos markets, as fraudsters target 125 business owners
“I started as a ‘Caller’. A caller is a person who goes out to identify and speak with our prospective victims. We identify businessmen"
Entertainment
Lil Durk acquitted in US murder-for-hire trial, faces fresh case
Grammy-winning American rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a federal murder for hire case in the United States, but he remains in custody ahead of another trial scheduled for October.
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Okpebholo redeploys commissioners
Governor Okpebhoko of Edo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he redeployed three commissioners from their initial ministries
Business
Recapitalisation empowers insurers to protect manufacturing sector — Report
By Rosemary Iwunze Following the conclusion of the insurance industry recapitalisation exercise, the sector is now expected to protect Nigeria’s manufacturing sector against costly industrial risks. It is also expected to have significant implications for manufacturers whose operations are exposed to risks ranging from factory fires and machinery breakdowns to marine cargo losses, engineering failures […]
Sports
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Countries eliminated, qualified for Round of 16
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has entered the knockout-stage race, with several teams already securing their places in the Round of 16.
Special Report
Enters the new Balogun of Oyo Kingdom
By Femi Adesina It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an […]
Hardship, ignorance fuel fake goods trade — Stakeholders
…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]
Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
Technology
TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
S26 FE: Samsung brings high-end possibilities to entry-level users
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]
22-year-old Singaporean pleads guilty to $245m crypto heist
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCC
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
Education
New Academic Session: Parents face hurdles as fees, cost of books, others escalate
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
When LASU sends off Olatunji-Bello with combined convocation ceremonies
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
‘Diversify funding or stagnate’ – Education Minister reads riot act to varsities
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]